The bear which comes from the area of ​​Holomontas appeared in the area of ​​Hortiatis, states in his urgent announcement the Municipality of Pylaia-Hortiaticiting resident testimonies.

The municipality, with its urgent written announcement, has already informed the competent services, the Thessaloniki Forestry Authority, the Greek Police and the Deputy Regional Governor of Agricultural Economy to be in the area, to monitor it and to act in every way to support and remove the dangerous animal.

In particular, the bear was spotted in the anti-fire zone under the radar on the path to Kissos, in the area of ​​Makedonomachon Street, at the height of the park of Agia Paraskevi.

The Municipality asks the residents to be very careful during their movements and in case they perceive the appearance of the animal to inform the Police Department of Pylaia-Hortiatis 24 hours a day.

For the most complete information and safety of the residents, the municipality lists the instructions and precautionary measures of the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia Thrace in cases of a bear approaching residential areas: https://www.mt.gov.gr/2021/06/03/emfanisi -arkoydas-se-perioches-eythynis-tis-adm-th/